This guy really needs a TV show. He's a natural in front of the camera, and his delivery and knowledge is awesome.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, but these days KZread reaches more people than television.

@MemphisCorollaS

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion probably less studio interference too 😅 great stuff. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

@@MemphisCorollaS Most welcome.

@grumblycurmudgeon

10 ай бұрын

Thank gods he's NOT on TV. The writers strike would be keeping his wisdom from us.

@markbrajkovich311

10 ай бұрын

He does

Must say that this is the clearest explanation on how to tune a plane I have found in KZread from this day. And very well delivered. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

6 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@svenoxtoby4756

9 күн бұрын

Hear hear! It is amazing. So helpful, thank you sir.

I freaking love this guy. He’s everyone’s high school shop teacher ever. And that’s literally the best compliment I could give. My shop teacher was the first person to give me purpose in my life. Thanks Mr Butler wherever you are 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

I too salute Mr. Butler. Shop teachers are an endangered species, and I feel that we will come to regret the absurdly poor choices the American educational system has made regarding hands-on training. To those shop teachers who are still hanging on by the skin of your teeth, you have my admiration, support, well wishes, and anything else I can throw your way to help. To those of you who would like to understand just what a tragedy it has been and continues to be for America to abandon its middle and high school shop programs, I invite you to read "The Hand" by neurologist Frank R. Wilson and it's follow-on "The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain, Language, and Human Culture." In these books, Wilson points out that the brain, the hand, and language all evolved at the same time -- fully half of our neocortex is given over to controlling our hands, much more of our brain than any other part of our body. In fact, the use of our hands is intimately tied to cognition and expression; people who use their hands often think better and more clearly for it...I'll get off my high horse...(imagine a hammer spin right about now)...

@jerrystark3587

2 жыл бұрын

I was a classic high school underachiever. If it had not been for shop classes and drafting classes, I would have gone postal in high school. My shop teacher was one of my biggest advocates and personally saw to it that I attended colleges for pre-enrollment visits. I went on to become a university professor (now Emeritus) but I have always maintained my support for and advocacy of industrial arts training in middle schools and high schools for both boys and girls. Contrary to popular educational "wisdom", I believe such courses would help students adapt to a rapidly changing, highly technological society, for just the reasons you suggest by referencing Frank Wilson's work on the human hand -- not to mention the increase in a sense of accomplishment, the sense of personal competence, and the resulting skills that derive from working with one's hands. That many educators and parents view "shop" courses as obsolete makes me grind my teeth.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerrystark3587 True that. Several years ago, I advised one of the few shop classes left in this corner of of Ohio and helped a group of middle school students build a replica on the Wright brothers' 1902 glider -- the first fully-controllable aircraft -- then we took it to Kitty Hawk and the kids flew it. Really! While technically these kids were part of a shop class, what they learned went far beyond tools skills, or history, or even aeronautics. They built and flew their own aircraft before any of them had a license to drive. They will go through the rest of their lives knowing they can accomplish amazing things simply by expending the energy to get them done.

@wookieefaced1595

2 жыл бұрын

Not mine. Mine had one thumb.

@jerrystark3587

2 жыл бұрын

@@wookieefaced1595 🤣🤣🤣

Your teaching style is absolutely perfect! It’s done it a logical, linear style, efficiently-chosen words, and is always right to the point. You do such a great job, I practically have this How-To video memorized in the first viewing! I LOVE your videos! I can’t get enough of them! And you are so entertaining as well! Thank you so much for all your skill and knowledge! You are making me a better woodworker!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Kind words. Many thanks.

This tutorial is absolutely the BEST on setting up your plane that there is on KZread! I know I had him as a shop teacher in 9th and 10th grade! LOL

Oh Nick, great video, as always. Thank you. But I have to tell you that you are the only person in years down this jack plane rabbit hole to have almost the same plane as me! I have the same model with that luscious corrugated sole, in a 5½. I have never seen another, and it's a great tool. My brother found it in a garage sale, well worn with significant rust on it and my Dad, a Fitter and Machinist by trade, restored it. It remains the best Christmas present I've ever received. 25 years on, it needs some love, so this is very timely, as it approaches it's hundredth birthday. It's a beautiful tool, and I'll get it gorgeous again to show Dad in the nursing home, just like I did with his #4 smoothing plane. His dementia means that he's lost many things, but hand tools switch him back on and really bring him back for a while, especially when they're restored. You've helped me start doing a wonderful thing with this. Thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have been of help, and thanks for sharing.

Please start a tv show. Love your videos.

You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you for your commitment to explaining why to do a thing and not just how. It makes it vastly easier to remember.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

It does, doesn't it? This is one of my biggest peeves about how woodworking is taught. So many of us are forced to start out with with woodworking recipes. Do this and you'll get that. What we really need is the logic behind the recipes.

I don't know how I missed this video a year ago, but this was masterfully done and the most informative hand plane tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you! Also, Border Collies rock!

Great video. I have my father’s Stanley Woodworkers suitcase from the early 60’s. I need to refinish the wooden suitcase as there is some rot. The rest of the tools have not been used with the exception of the planer, which needs to be cleaned and tuned. Perfect timing of this showing in my feed even though it’s 2 years old. Thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion

Ай бұрын

Most welcome. Have seen several of those wooden Stanley suitcases, but never with the tools still in place. Good luck!

Best video on KZread for anyone looking to tune up an old plane!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

A more complete video on tuning of a plane and the relationship of each part to one another than I've come across. Thanks

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Nick, you're an excellent teacher. Your diagrams and description on how a plane works is better than I have seen anywhere else. Keep it up.

@WorkshopCompanion

3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

finally a true craftsman

Watched a number of videos on tuning planes before visiting your channel. Mr. Engler is simply the best, covering all the questions I had in mind as a beginner. Just bought my first plane - no. 4

Learned a lot about why my plane wasn't cutting properly, on to tunning it the right way. Nick your pooch is good too.

Wow. I got a plane with an elementary (kid's) tool kit for my birthday at about 8 or 9 years old. I couldn't make the plane work AT ALL. No idea what to do. But trying to work it was a frustrating horrible mess. I'm now 70! And I hadn't touched a plane again until just recently when I needed to have one for a new project (wooden kayak frame) and I was lucky enough to find a great yard sale Stanley-Bailey #7 and a #5. Being able to figure a few more things out than I could at 8, I got them adjusted well (and it's clear they were pretty well adjusted by the previous owner) and using them was a DREAM! That really pleasant tool-using experience of a beautiful tool that we all crave. But now I see how to REALLY set it up: and everything that I "stumbled through and guessed at" to get it working "pretty well" is clarified and sharpened and beautifully explained and expanded upon. And I can't wait to get in the shop this weekend and REALLY get them "singing and dancing"!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

I have watched many videos of planes here on KZread trying to understand how to get my planes to perform in top shape. This is hands down the best one and with the extra information in this video, I think I’ll finally be able to get my planes working properly.

@WorkshopCompanion

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Man to think after watching so many videos on tuning a plane. That I would learn something from watching another one.. But I did... the frog leveling tip blew my mind so simple but Its perfect. Thank you!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

When I need to relax 100% this channel is first choice. I learn a lot, I'm getting in a better mood, I smile and feel the need to give my kids a big hug like a good loving grandfather would've done (do you wonder who's the loving grandfather inspiration). I love your fantastic work. Big inspiration. Thank you so so much.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you kind words.

I inherited a very old Stanley plane just like the one in the video from my Dad when he died. I’ve often picked it up and tried to make a cut but could never get the hang of proper blade adjustment and I contemplated selling it but just couldn’t part with it. Today I’m glad I kept it and now know how to tune it adjust the blade and use it properly. I don’t think my Dad knew the importance of cleaning and tuning. I will use your technique to get this plane tuned and I look forward to many years of use before I pass it to my Son and Grandson. Thank you for your videos. They are a great way to pass the time during a dialysis session.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Glad we could be of help.

at last! a hand plane video that teaches you why as well as how! Thanks Nick!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

What a great tutorial on planes. The best video I have seen on assembling, tuning and using a plane. Thanks!!

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Your videos are fantastic and they really don't need any background music. You're the type of person it's enjoyable voice of two without any distraction.

@WorkshopCompanion

6 ай бұрын

Thanks you for saying, but a good many people have commented favorably on our background music -- it adds production value. And I predict there a good many viewers that would choose music over my babbling. I know I would.

@billysunerson

6 ай бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion wow, voice to text really botched that. I meant to say you're the type of person it's enjoyable to listen to without any other distraction. It's really soothing the way you present, but it's also incredibly informative. You're a master teacher. The background music was distracting enough for me, that I would have immediately clicked away if I didn't like you so much. It was grating actually. So some it might think it adds production value- it's all a matter of taste. But you really don't need it. I'd love it if you could maybe upload two versions so that there's one without music. But obviously I wouldn't expect something like that.

FINE WORK VERY GOOD

So happy to see that the dad from Beauty And The Beast is out here thriving.

Best video on plane design, tuning, maintenance and use.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much.

I've watched a lot of sharpening and tuning videos - this is the best, most easy to understand I've seen on this topic - Thank You!

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Sncerely... you are the best woodworking teacher on the internet! Your knowledge and teaching style are second to none. Thank you!

You are EXCELLENT, and fun while you are at it. LOVE your stuff.

You sir are admirable and a wealth of important knowledge. I could watch you and listen to you talk all day long. There’s something about taking a rough, crooked piece of wood and bringing it into shape by hand. I’ve got a few old Stanley planes and I could make curls until my arms quit working. It really is therapeutic for me. Thanks for taking time to teach us all a thing or two about the craft.

@WorkshopCompanion

6 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Man, you’re an amazing teacher!!! I’ve learned so much from you!!! Thank you!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

As always a great presentation.

I really enjoy your presentation style; concise, succinct, logical and complete. I feel like you’re talking directly to me. The occasional funny helps to readjust the attention and remind that this is meant to be fun. I’m in the process of back-tracking through your videos and plan never to miss a new one.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks.. and welcome.

Hitting the like button more then once should be an option! No bs. Straight and sly. Sooo good

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Mind if I hit the like button once more for you?

Wow! The best explanation of this all over youtube (and I have seen them ALL ;-) ). Regards from Germany

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks from Ohio.

No-nonsense delivery of detailed information, lubricated with a stream of understated jokes... how can this possibly work? Thank you so much for your entire catalog of instructive videos. Some day, after the apocalypse, stuff like this will help humanity rebuild... and they're probably going to appreciate a joke here and there.

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. That, for many reasons, is got to be one of the best reviews I've ever gotten.

Best tutorial for plane I've seen. You could totally have a show. Right after or before "This Old House".

I really loved this video this is so exoplanetary . The way he takes the time to disassemble the tool and reengineer each faulty part . A absolutely great video . Gerald south wales UK

@WorkshopCompanion

Ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

I have been a woodworker for 53 years and a plane collector for 40. I always learn something new from these excellent videos. I have restored a number of planes and watched a lot of videos on how to tune a plane. This craftsman is the best. Thank you for a great tutorial. Love the jig for flattening frogs!

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

No fluff. No gimmicky contraptions. Thanks Nick and team. You all are a treasure!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Oh my god. Thank you so much. One of the best videos for this topic. Thank you. Greetings from Germany

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome from Ohio.

I have never been able to sharpen my blades so they would cut consistently. I recently discovered that once sharpened, if I back off the blade a very small amount, and give it a few more strokes, voila! While it’s opposite of your method, it worked great. If I had found your video a few years ago, it would have saved me a great deal of frustration. Absolutely the most thorough training on plane s ever. Matt, Rob, Rex, JKM, and Matt (the other one) all need to watch this video and fix their instructions.

I love the wooden train on the shelf in the back round I’m going to have to try make one

This is information I’ve needed my whole life long. Thank you

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

If this gentleman was on twitter he would have every hand plane user in the world following him. He has proven to me that you can still keep on learning and improving.

Absolutely outstanding video. So grateful this man has chosen to teach.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

So kind of you to say -- but I have been teaching for 40 years. Anymore, it's not so much a choice than a habit.

Great Instructional video. Thank You. I caught a couple errors in my plate set up technique which I will remedy soon.

AWESOME! Needed this Decades ago! Thank You!

@WorkshopCompanion

4 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

I'm looking to get into hand planes and have been watching a lot of videos on how t setup a plane. This is by far one of, if not the, best, most complete guides I have seen. Thanks!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

This is the best and most educational video that I have seen. It gave me a lot of information that I really needed. I now know how to adjust the cut

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help.

Best plane set up on You tube. Watch lots of other but they don’t show clear close ups. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I need to get into the workshop and check my planes as I think I’ve made a schoolboy error. I will watch your video a few times and make sure the set up is right. Cheers. John from County Durham England.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Ohio.

11:29 that’s a nice looking sharpening jig!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Plans are available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/sharpening

Always get value from your videos. Some little nuance I didn't know. Great instruction, plane and simple

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...for the compliment and the pun.

The information and presentation is fantastic I’ve been playing with wood for more than 50 years after classes at high school. The tutorial about frog adjustment was new to me, I’ve been winging it but will be back in my shop to do it right Thanks for spending time and money to do these videos I hope you have an apprentice to pass on what is in your head! The next generation of woodworkers will need these skills

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Travis gets it, I assure you. But what's in my head is also in my books -- in fact more so. I frequently find myself looking up things that I've written to refresh my memory.

I like watching Nick, none of the loud in your face product preaching, just engaging, enjoyable, sensible info.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

I can't believe just how much I've learned about planes! Thank you so much! What a fantastic lesson! 👍

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

What I have yet to see on any channel about using planes is beginner exercises, including how to fix your mistakes.

@robohippy

Жыл бұрын

Gee, didn't remember seeing this before. I have been trying to figure out how to flatten the mating surface on the frog. That set up with the dado cut in it solves that. Should have figured that one out by myself. I do prefer to use diamond lapping plates, but ain't going to cut a dado in one of them. I do have lots of abrasives....

I learned a lot from this man!!! Very interesting in delivery

This is exactly what I needed, just bought a nice looking no.4 Stanley plane at an auction. I want to make sure I have it set up the best I can. Been using an electric plane for years, but it doesn't give me the satisfaction I got in high school where it was all non power tools. Can't wait to get it set up and using it. Great Channel. Cheers from Tasmania.

This is one of the best videos on yt! Hands down!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

He is awesome, well explained...

Thank you very very much. You explained everything perfectly. This helps me tremendously!!

Top video as always, thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion

11 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Quite possibly the best explanation of the Bailey type plane operation and tuning on KZread I have seen, thank you. So many youtubers are only concerned with "bedrock" pattern plane tuning and adjustment, and while these are generally very good , this is absolutely necessary and brilliant. Thank you.

This guy makes this subject not only make sense but interesting as well

That was remarkably useful and a pleasure to watch. Thanks.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

This might be the best video on youtube

Wow! I found my way here almost by accident. This 'tune-up' video is something that I needed to know for making my ancient planes work better. I've been using them since 1960, and only in the past year have had the idea that mebbe I needed to clean my smoothing planes and Jack planes up a bit. I've cleaned, waxed and sharpened the blade irons. And now I think I need to go back and do some serious cleaning and lapping. A sharp, friction "free" plane is a joy to use. Thank you for all this information....I'm gonna put it to good use.

Genuinely cant express how good ths guy is at these videos. Not only the detail but a sense of confience and humour that makes it actually interesting to watch. Bravo.

@WorkshopCompanion

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Well, that certainly gave me a few things to consider and likely improve on my plane. Excellent video!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Exactly the video I needed. Thanks Nick, I really enjoy your content.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

I was gutted at the intro when you didn’t spin the hammer. I was thinking I swear I told you it was charming and you needed to keep doing it! You sealed the deal in the end… What I learned, however… is that I’m setting my chip breaker way too far from the end. Mine is probably a full centimetre. I’ve gotten good curls but they’ve gotten chunky and got astray. Some even jamming up the mouth. This might be the cure to what ails me!

You sir are the best teacher on explaining the plane and how it should work, I’ve watched many videos of others when first learning and could have saved lots of time if your video was out sooner. Thank you very much for taking time to explain things. I certainly will pass on your video to others interested in learning from a pro!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

After purchasing and using and enjoying so many of his books, for the last 30 years it was such a wonderful surprise to discover his KZread channel! And give me a chance to say THANK YOU very much!!!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome very much. Always a joy for an author to hear from a reader -- especially these days.

excellent explanation ..... thanks a lot

Thanks! Another awesome video

Great video: solid information, entertainingly presented.

@WorkshopCompanion

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Just "found" your channel day before, video popped up as a rec and I'm super glad I clicked. Have watched a few of your videos on various subjects and they have all been very clearly and thoroughly explained, along with a few tips/tricks I hadn't heard before. Definitely earned a sub and notifications on from me. Look forward to going through more of your videos.

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying...and welcome!

This channel has a lot of quality content.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Ty! I have always been fascinated by hand planes. I have a few that came down to me from my Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers. All of them were rusted and hadn’t been used in years. I have cleaned them with a wire brush wheel on a Dremel and sharpened the planes but none of them work all that well. I will be spending most of this coming weekend fine tuning them. I can’t wait to see if I can get them singing and dancing again.

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Splendid case,, old chap! You are a real master of woodworking. May I say - Merlin!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

Hock blades are the absolute best! I never knew how amazing these Hock blades were on all of my Stanley Bailey Planes. That is, until I bought a replacement blade for a used Stanley #6 I refurbished. Best blades on the market in my opinion!

Thank you Thank you for this educational explanations. You just saved me hours of frustrations!! Love your videos!!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

One of the most easily explained videos I've ever watched on this subject. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Didactics, phrasing, humor - 10 out of 10. Simply great. 🙂Nick, thanks for this outstanding video.

@WorkshopCompanion

5 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

Progressively logical and concise. At nearly 70, I am ready to go out to the shop to continue unpacking and organizing. Should I find my old neglected planes I will be able to, step by step, refurbish them for use. Thank you for your no nonsense presentations. And keep 'em coming!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome; will do.

another good tune up and sharpening video - and I learned why it is called a frog!

@WorkshopCompanion

8 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Best and most thorough video I have ever watched on this topic - as it frequently is the case on this channel.

The best explanation ever!!! Thanks!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

My dear friend thank you for your teaching, I had learned new things and I had being a profesional carpenter and cabinet maker until retired. I just let you know by normative I had always put down the plane on the table very gentle side way to avoid change the position o damage the cutting edge. Thank you! Jorge

Wow. Never knew there was so much to tuning a plane. Thanks a million, Sir. Now to give my planes some loving care.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Amazing explanation. Thank you so much for such great lesson!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Super tutorial Nick. Thank you!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Thank you. Bought your book I liked your video so much. The book must be worth it.

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

I sorta think so. Took me most of an evening to write it...;-)

Excellent!

Freaking outstanding high speed low drag. And I wish I could twirl a hammer like that!!! Another fantastic video, thank you!!!

@WorkshopCompanion

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

Wow. Super video! Very informative, I'm sat here watching and listening to your video with my plane stripped down examining each component. Refurbishment and assembly will be interesting. I anticipate a much improved bench plane

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

I lterally did this yesterday but your video has taught me a few things. I would like to say thanks for the video and content am now a subscriber....brilliant!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome...and welcome!

I've watched lots of videos on tuning a plane, learnt something from each one, but this one has great entertainment value as well as great learning. Saved to watch again, especially if I manage to find some old planes to fix up. The cost of even mediocre new planes here in Australia makes power tools look cheap!

@WorkshopCompanion

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.